How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost in Montreal in 2026?
In Montreal, high-end custom kitchen cabinets generally cost $35,000 to $90,000 for the cabinets alone, taxes extra. If your cabinet boxes are in good shape, refacing (new doors, drawer fronts and hardware) costs closer to $8,000 to $20,000. The exact price depends mostly on how much cabinetry you need, the door material, the island and the storage accessories.
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In short: a custom kitchen is priced cabinet by cabinet, from your floor plan. The ranges in this guide are the ones we publish for the Montreal market; they are indicative and exclude taxes and appliances. For a firm price you need an itemized quote, prepared from plans or after a visit.
What are the price ranges in 2026?
| Project | Indicative range | What the price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing (boxes kept) | $8,000 to $20,000 | Custom-built doors and drawer fronts, finish panels, soft-close hinges and handles; optional counter; 2 to 4 days of installation |
| High-end custom cabinets (cabinets only) | $35,000 to $90,000 | 3D design, workshop fabrication and installation; solid wood, veneer or lacquer, island and storage accessories |
| Turnkey kitchen | $35,000 to $90,000 | Demolition, plumbing and electrical, custom cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, flooring and paint; 2 to 8 weeks |
| High-end kitchen with structural changes | $90,000 and up | Load-bearing wall removed, solid wood, waterfall island, integrated appliances |
Indicative ranges for the Montreal market, taxes extra. Appliances are not included: count $4,000 to $15,000 more for a set, depending on the tier.
The two middle ranges overlap, and that is expected. In a turnkey kitchen, the cabinets are one line among many, next to plumbing, electrical and finishing. The cabinets-only range is for high-end kitchens where most of the budget goes into the cabinetry itself: solid wood, cabinets to the ceiling, a large island, built-in storage.
What drives the price of custom cabinets?
- Length and number of boxes. Every box, door and drawer takes material and shop time: a 10-foot plex kitchen does not have as many doors as a bungalow kitchen with an island.
- Height. Cabinets to the ceiling add boxes and doors, but they also add storage and get rid of the dusty space on top of the uppers.
- Door material and finish. From most affordable to most expensive: thermofoil, high-density melamine, veneer, then solid wood or lacquer. Our guide to solid wood, veneer or lacquer compares their strengths.
- Door style. A slab door is a single piece; a shaker or raised-panel door joins a frame and a panel, which means more machining and finishing.
- The island. It adds boxes, finish panels that show on every side and often a bigger counter.
- Storage accessories. Pull-out pantry, corner units, utensil drawers, built-in recycling bins: each one adds hardware and shop hours.
- Integrated appliances. A fridge or dishwasher hidden behind matching panels needs custom fronts and careful fitting.
- The room itself. Out-of-square walls, uneven floors, beams or ducts to work around are common in Montreal plexes; with custom cabinets, they are planned for from the drawings.
What should a custom cabinet quote include?
A serious quote itemizes every line, so you know exactly what you are paying for and can compare two companies on equal materials:
- the plans and 3D rendering of the kitchen;
- the material of the boxes and of the fronts (species, veneer or lacquer) and the finish;
- the hardware: soft-close hinges and slides, storage accessories;
- finish panels, mouldings and toe kicks;
- delivery and installation, and removal of the old cabinets if needed;
- the counter and backsplash, if included;
- what is excluded: plumbing, electrical, appliances, taxes.
At Ébénisterie SAM, every project starts with plans and a 3D rendering you approve before fabrication, and the itemized quote is free, after a visit or from your plans. See how we design a high-end custom kitchen.
How can you pay less without cutting corners?
- If your boxes are sound, choose refacing over a new kitchen: $8,000 to $20,000 instead of a tear-out. Our guide refacing or a new kitchen helps you decide.
- Keep the sink and appliances where they are to avoid moving plumbing.
- Pick veneer or lacquer for the fronts and save solid wood for the most visible pieces, like the island.
- Spend on what you touch every day: drawers, hardware, lighting.
- Keep the number of door styles down and put drawers where they are truly useful.
- Have your cabinets built locally to avoid long lead times and fitting costs.
How long does it take?
Once the plans are approved, a high-end kitchen takes about 3 to 6 weeks to build in our Dorval workshop, then about a week to install when only the cabinets are replaced. For a turnkey kitchen renovation, count 2 to 8 weeks after plan approval. Refacing is installed in 2 to 4 days, after 2 to 4 weeks of door fabrication.
Want a price for your kitchen? Describe your project or contact us: we call back the same day.